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1Emily Ratajkowski’s Dramatic Eyeliner for Christmas
Rich Fury//Getty Images Forget a subtle flick and go for a bold cat eye like Emily Ratajkowski’s. Line both your top and bottom lashes with an inky liner, and then layer on some mascara for an eye-opening Christmas makeup look.
2Jasmine Tookes’s Allover Glow for Christmas
Frazer Harrison//Getty Images Who says highlighter belongs only on your face? Take notes from Jasmine Tookes this holiday season and blend a shimmery body highlighter along your shoulders and chest for the ultimate glow.
3Fanny Bourdette-Donon’s Blue Eyeshadow for Christmas
Victor Boyko//Getty Images Go for an icy Christmas makeup look and swipe on a two-tone blue eyeshadow, just like Fanny Bourdette-Donon did in Paris in 2019. TBH, I’m going to copy the sweater idea from her too….
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4Joan Smalls’s Nude Lip Look for Christmas
Stephane Cardinale - Corbis//Getty Images How good does this nude lipstick look on Joan Smalls? Pair it with a slight jawline contour, soft blush, and a smokey eye to finish off your Christmas makeup look.
5Margot Robbie’s Orange Eyeshadow for Christmas
Jon Kopaloff//Getty Images Have some fun with your Christmas makeup this year and play around with a bold orange eyeshadow. Blend the shade all the way up to your brow bone, like Margot Robbie does here, or keep it closer to your lash line—whatever floats your boat.
6Yara Shahidi’s Red Eyeliner Christmas Look
JB Lacroix//Getty Images Red eyeliner is a super-easy way to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral Christmas makeup look. Copy Yara Shahidi and keep it slightly abstract by leaving some negative space toward the end of your wing.
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7Zendaya's Pink Eyeshadow for Christmas
Matt Winkelmeyer//Getty Images The one thing I love about pink eyeshadow is that it legit works for everyone. If you want a fresh and effortless vibe? Go for a softer rose shade, like Zendaya’s. Want something more extra? Tap in a bright fuchsia. Whatever hue you decide on for your Christmas makeup look, be sure to grab an eyeshadow brush to blend your shade out below your lash line.
8Gabrielle Union’s Blue Eyeliner for Christmas
Leon Bennett//Getty Images This blue underliner on Gabrielle Union is the easiest way to add some color to your look if the rest of your makeup is low-key. Pair it with filled-in brows and a nude lip and you’ll be good to go.
9Camila Mendes’s Coral Lips for Christmas
Gregg DeGuire//Getty Images Tired of swiping on the same ol’ red lip you wear every December? Switch it up and rock a coral lipstick instead, like Camila Mendes does here. Think of it as the cooler older sister to a classic crimson shade.
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10Halsey’s Iridescent Highlighter for Christmas
Steve Granitz//Getty Images How cute is this soft, barely-there highlighter on Halsey? All you need is a glittery highlighter and a dense brush. Pro tip: Sweep it on lightly—using a heavier hand could end up making you look costumey.
11Sofia Richie’s Pop of Shimmer for Christmas
Frazer Harrison//Getty Images 12Lucy Hale’s Green Eyeshadow for Christmas
Frazer Harrison//Getty Images Green eyeshadow is definitely an underrated color for the holidays, but look how good it looks on Lucy Hale! You can def pull it off—just remember to use a primer to make sure your shadow stays put.
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13Kendall Jenner’s Peachy Lips, Lids, and Cheeks for Christmas
David M. Benett//Getty Images Kendall Jenner’s monochrome makeup isn’t just gorge, it’s easy to do too. Grab a peachy cream blush and dab it on your cheeks, dot it on your lids, and press it into your lips.
14Bella Hadid’s Bronze Eyes for Christmas
Jim Spellman//Getty Images You can’t go wrong with bronze eye makeup for the holidays. I mean, it’s basically a neutral and it pairs well with everything. To recreate Bella Hadid’s look, load up on the mascara, sweep on a matte bronze shadow, and swipe on a shiny nude lip.
15Kim Kardashian’s Super-Glossy Lids for Christmas
Dia Dipasupil//Getty Images Kim Kardashian literally came through dripping in her 2019 Met Gala look (I mean, that dress was amazing), but you know what was just as good? Her makeup. Top off your eyeshadow with a clear gloss to add serious shine.
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16Demi Lovato’s Purple Eyeshadow for Christmas
Neilson Barnard//Getty Images Take a page out of Demi Lovato’s makeup book and try this dreamy purple makeup look for your next holiday celebration. Sweep on a lavender eyeshadow and smoke it out underneath your bottom lashes.
17Karrueche Tran’s Winged Liner and Red Lips for Christmas
Getty Few things are as timeless and classic as a winged liner and red lip combo like Karrueche Tran’s—plus, the holidays are a perfect time to show off your cat-eye skills.
18Chiara Ferragni’s Red Glitter Lips for Christmas
Getty If you love being the life of the holiday party, go all out with a red glitter lip like Chiara Ferragni’s. To recreate this festive look, swipe a cream red lip color all over your lips and then press on a super-fine crimson-colored glitter.
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19Yara Shahidi’s Gilded Eyes for Christmas
Getty Images Yara Shahidi’s holiday makeup is all about the eyes. Define the outside corners of your eyes with a black kohl liner, then use a blending brush and black shadow to smudge it out for a smokier cat-eye look. Use your finger to dab a gold, glittery shadow on the middle of your eyelids and the inner corners for the finishing touch.
20Emily Ratajkowski’s Shimmery Copper Shadow for Christmas
Getty If normal holiday colors, like red or green, aren’t your thing, try copper and bronze shades instead. For Emily’s look, smudge a shimmery copper shadow along your top and bottom lash lines, line your inner upper and lower waterlines with black waterproof liner, and finish with a glossy nude lip.
Ama Kwarteng was previously the associate beauty editor at Cosmopolitan.
Brooke Shunatona is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com.
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